Vol. 11, No. 1 Sept. 2014

Blackburn ’Burnian

‘ @BCBurnian Read about new Flip to page 6 to find professor Mark out what it was like for THE Benedetti on page 4 one student to meet Blackburn College Oldest College Newspaper in Blackburn her favorite band Carlinville,B IL URNIANIllinois, since 1881 ’Burnian Summer Renovation Is No Vacation By Jordyn Smith The complete renovation the removal of the old heating of the theater in Bothwell system. Fifty-six windows is a project that has been were replaced in the residence ongoing for over two years hall as well. The recycled and is 98 percent completed copper from the heating system according to supervisor of also generated $2,500 which New Construction Mike was very beneficial toward the Slightom. The Independent renovation. Colleges Capital Program Lumpkin Library (ICCAP) provided a grant underwent physical changes to Blackburn College that as well as a change of name. included the replacement The library is now known as of seating, a sound system Lumpkin Learning Commons and theatrical lighting in the or “Commons” for short. theater, the addition of Wi- Phase one of construction, Fi in the building and a large which began June 21, includes projection screen and system the renovation of the lobby in the theater. The grant also and five office spaces as covered the purchase of new well as the replacement of risers and chairs for the choir furniture and technology. The room and the renovation of first phase is about 90 percent handicap-accessible restrooms complete at this point. Phase in Bothwell in addition to an two will include remodeling of automatic, handicap-accessible bathrooms and classrooms and door in the front entrance will take place in October under to the building. Overall, the supervision of Slightom. $1.45 million was spent on Phase three is scheduled to PHOTO BY DANIELLE ANDERSON Bothwell Auditorium. Ten begin the summer of 2015 and After the All College Convocation on August 20, President John Comerford accepted his challenge to do the contractors and Blackburn’s includes the renovation of the ALS Charity Challenge with the help of Jamie Moore and Chris Davis. New Construction crew put reading room. their work in to completing Also slated to start the renovations. The Physical this month is the complete Plant was also able to recycle remodeling of the Anderson New Year, New Rules or repurpose many materials building, which is located By Jordyn Smith and Deja Bell (copper wire, door hardware, between Graham and Ludlum. etc.) from Bothwell. In fact, According to Director of Along with the new school and canine searches. If a Visitation Policy in the about $2,000 worth of precious Physical Plant Sam Harding, year comes new or amended student is found with illegal residence halls. As always, off- metals was recycled. the area will turn into an alumni rules and policies. The B-book possession, use, or distribution campus overnight guests may Jewell Hall, otherwise development office and will explains all the rules you need of controlled substances, he or stay with a resident for three known as the “Freshman house the offices of several to know in full detail, but here she will receive at minimum days and two nights twice a Dorm,” also underwent some staff members currently are the big four that seem to a $150 fine, a year of social month. This policy does not major changes over the past housed in Ludlum. Overall, have students talking: probation, the requirement include students from other two years thanks to a $600,000 students and faculty seem to Scentsy products and to submit to and pay for a dorms. Residence Life would, budget and the supervision enjoy Blackburn’s facelift. candle warmers are no longer drug test and notification to however, suggest for anyone of Jack Bettis and his New “I think the renovations look allowed in the dorm rooms. parents or guardians. Local staying in a different dorm to Construction crew. Upgrades good,” commented junior According to Director of law enforcement may also be get a guest pass for each stay. include complete rewiring, Elementary Education major Residence Life Abbey Hardin, notified. This is for safety reasons. If a the repainting of the interior, Austin Sherfy. “It’s definitely the new rule is “the result of an Also, sexual harassment is fire, tornado, or other disaster ceramic tile in the parlor, and much improved.” advisement by our insurance now under the Sexual Conduct were to occur, Residence Hall provider that not only can these Policy. The new Sexual Staff would be able to take the be a fire hazard, they can also Conduct Policy exists because proper measures to ensure the create quite a mess in the halls of a “lack of understanding safety of all students in the when they’re knocked over of consent,” according to dorms. leaving a trail of wax on the Hardin. Several instances have While some students walls/floors.” Some students occurred in the past where disagree with some of seem to agree. “I respect the poor communication results the changes taking place Scentsy rule because people in improper punishment. In on campus, others are made a lot of mess with the the past, unwanted touching appreciative of the fact that wax,” says junior Biology could have received the our safety is a big concern for major Kayla Liebman. same punishment as a sexual Residence Hall Staff. “I can Second, the Controlled assault (suspension). The understand why some of these Substance Policy has been new policy breaks behavior rules are needed,” explains amended. Campus Community and punishment down into senior Accounting major and Safety or Residence Hall different tiers so that a more Ben Beckwith. “Crazy things Staff has the right to document proper disciplinary system can happen, and as long as you’re any suspicions of students be employed on a case-by-case prepared then it should work being in possession or under basis. out.” the influence of controlled Finally, there seems to be PHOTO COURTESY OF PR substances. They also have some misunderstanding among The new and improved auditorium in Bothwell the right to perform searches students about Blackburn’s News 2 • The ’Burnian [email protected] Sept. 2014 A Crisis Next Door: The Situation in Ferguson, MO By Ben Nichols We at the ‘Burnian escape, a shot inside the vehicle 21st, the Attorney General of understand the complexity and was fired. Brown was able to Illinois Lisa Madigan told controversy of the situation free himself and the two tried The ‘Burnian, “There is a in Ferguson. This article is to flee on foot. Johnson claims lot that needs to be done to here to present to students the that in the process Brown was do a thorough investigation, details and facts so far known. shot in the back, turned around get to the bottom of what with his hands up and was happened, and restore peace On Saturday August 9th, gunned down by Wilson. The to the community.” Due to the 18 year old college bound autopsy report revealed that close proximity of Ferguson, Michael Brown and his friend Brown had been shot six times Madigan explained that law Dorian Johnson were walking in the front with four shots in enforcement and elected down a street in Ferguson the right arm and two shots in officials around East St. Louis when they were approached by the head. The fatal shot in the are concerned about and aware Officer Darren Wilson of the skull was at an angle indicating of the situation, and understand Ferguson Police Department. that Brown’s head was the great level of frustration According to Johnson and the lowered, though it is unclear being expressed. Madigan also police department, Brown and if Brown was in a submissive had these words of advice for Johnson were told to get off or aggressive position. The Blackburn students watching the street. After the initial stop, pattern of the shots plus the the day by day events. “I think PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSH NEZAM the accounts of the following lack of gunpowder residue what everybody has to do at events differ. According to found indicate the shots were Citizens of Ferguson with signs fighting for justice against the police force this point is to wait for a fair the police department, when fired from a distance of about and thorough investigation to Wilson confronted Brown, 30 feet away. on bystanders. The situation incident. “There was excessive be done, for investigators to he physically assaulted the The situation has been a has escalated so much that force used, and something determine what transpired and officer when he tried to exit source of racial tension from Governor Nixon of Missouri does need to be done about why, and then at that point we his vehicle. Brown allegedly the beginning, as Brown called in the Missouri Highway it.” She adds, “Growing up in should try to pursue justice of reached for Wilson’s weapon was African American and Patrol and the Missouri the area, this makes me really this very tough and unfortunate and a shot was fired during the Wilson is white. Brown’s National Guard to take over sad. There has always been a situation.” scuffle in the vehicle. Johnson death prompted rioting after the situation from Ferguson problem with the police using The results of what then exited the car and was peaceful protests in response police and try to establish excessive force. With this transpired are still yet to be shot about 35 feet away from to the situation. People peace once more in the suburb. tragedy, it has finally come to seen. All the public can hope the vehicle.. Brown’s friend around the nation have been At Blackburn, reactions to light. I want justice because for is that an intense and non Dorian Johnson says that critical of the police’s use of the situation have been mixed. Michael Brown could have biased investigation shows Wilson had tried to pull Brown armored vehicles, heavily Blackburn student DeArryka easily been my brother or one what truly happened, and that into the vehicle, and during armed individuals and the use Williams, who grew up in East of my cousins.” justice is served. the scuffle as Brown tried to of rubber bullets being used St. Louis, is angered by the In an interview on August What Would We Tuition Raise Raises Some Eyebrows By Chris Cole Do Without Sol’s The cost of receiving neglected.” value for the money Bigard an education at Blackburn This change may have said, “Absolutely. Our work Margaritas? is getting more expensive. been an unwelcome surprise program teaches kids life skills According to the Blackburn for students but how does the that these other schools don’t. By Michelle Lee and Katrina Jahn website, tuition for the 2014- cost of tuition really stack We are still the least expensive 15 school year is $26,310 up against other schools in private college in Illinois and Weeks before Blackburn Mexican food and it’s close compared to the previous the area? At $26,310 the we plan to keep it that way.” students returned to campus, by, I would still go if they were amount of $18,506. This is school comes as the 7th least When asked the same question the local Mexican restaurant to open again.” Sophomore before anything is taken off expensive school in the area. Thomas said “Yeah because Sol de México closed its doors biochemistry major Veronica for participating in the work However, with the credit while some of those schools on August 8th. A handwritten Milligan agreed, stating, “I program. The administration added from the work program, are cheaper they also have a sign taped to the door read would probably go back. If seems to think the increase the cost comes to $23,670 lot more people. You’re just a “Closed due to kitchen they opened up again, it’s was necessary. Vice President which puts it at number 6 with number there where Blackburn problems.” probably because they’ve met for Administration and Southern Illinois University- is small knit and the work Initially the reason behind all the health standards.” Finance Heather Bigard stated, Edwardsville coming in at program builds a resume the closure was unclear. Senior Two weeks after closing, “We always take into account the cheapest at $18,519. that the other schools can’t.” theater major Owen Meredith Sol officially reopened on the needs of our students However, as far as private So while the spike in tuition said, “I don’t like to partake Monday August 25th. An when deciding to raise the colleges go Blackburn is still might have left some students in gossip but I believe Sol additional sign was added cost of tuition. It was needed the cheapest. When asked if scratching their heads, overall had issues with the legality to the door, “Help Wanted. because of changes in prices Blackburn was still the best people remain satisfied. of some of their employees. Call for Info. Ask for Saul.” with suppliers and the new I know the owner is a citizen In an interview, restaurant renovations.” of the U.S. but that may not owner Saul Quiroz said that Indeed, anyone who has be the case with some of the the reason for closing did taken a walk through Bothwell workers.” While immigration involve immigration. U.S. or the Commons can see that rumors circulated, others were Immigration and Customs some major facelifts have concerned with the restaurant’s Enforcement’s Homeland been done over the summer. sanitation. Junior Courtney Security Investigations Though the changes look Egner witnessed pest control arrested two individuals on very nice, some students are trucks at the restaurant on August 8th near the restaurant. asking questions, especially Wednesday August 20th. The According to Quiroz, after the students who live in dorms sign on the door also prompted two men were arrested, the rest without air conditioning. rumors that the closure was of his staff quit the same day. When asked his thoughts on due to sanitation problems but “You can’t run a restaurant the increase, Biochemistry there are currently no health without staff, so we’ve been major Ian Thomas stated, “I’m code violations posted. trying to figure out how to torn. They need money and it After hearing of the get this place up and running has to come from somewhere, closure, freshman elementary again,” he said. “We’d love to but the money goes to general and secondary education major hire some college kids part- buildings like the library while Nadine Tingey said, “[i]f it’s time.” PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS COLE the residence halls remain Heather Bigard, Vice President for Administration and Finance Features Sept. 2014 [email protected] The ’Burnian • 3 Talk Nerdy to Me: Silly Women, Best Blackburn Beards? Superheroes Are for Men! By Ben Nichols The beard is back, leading worker needs to shave his right to one question popping up on off.” campus lately. Who has the Katy Lehnen - “Levi best beard? Which one is the Goestenkors’ beard looks manliest, softest or just needs really wise, and Mitch Elliot to be trimmed? We asked some needs to trim his off.” students on campus and this is Heidi Tyson - “It’s a cross what they told us! between Levi Goestenkors Luiza Mischlinska - “I and Benjamin Nichols. I know think Craig Newsom’s looks that Ben’s is really soft though really wise looking. Almost because he conditions it.” like a wizard. But the manliest Jesse Medina - “I think one is Benjamin Nichols’ Travis Buchanan needs to beard.” shave. But Levi Goestenkors Rebecca Finke - “Paul has a nice beard grown.” Tamakloe has a really manly Dylan Adkins - “Brett looking beard. The one with in the weight room has an the fullest beard and that awesome beard. Mine is pretty looks really wise is Benjamin rad too!” Nichols. But a campus service

PHOTO BY WES SMITh A cosplay of Wonder Woman running through the streets of a city By Lindsey Becker Every summer we’re hit line is that the numbers don’t characters few and far between with a slew of action-packed add up and women are almost in the movies themselves, superhero flicks that are always the minority. Gamora, who is one of the two meant to be fun for the whole While there are a few lead females in “Guardians family. These films—such as female faces present in these of the Galaxy,” seems to be “The Amazing Spider-Man films, they’re always missing suspiciously missing from 2”, “X-Men Days of Future from the movie titles. Out much of the merchandise for Past”, and “Guardians of the of the six members of the the film. Even in merchandise Galaxy”—while full of bad- Avengers, Black Widow and featuring the rest of the guy-punching excitement and Hawkeye are the only two team, Gamora doesn’t seem heroic triumph, are missing without their own standalone to be present. A search for one thing: the presence of movies, and the other four “Gamora” on the online PHOTO COURTESY OF BEN NICHOLS Levi Goestenkors and Seth Tonsor above are just a couple of students on numerous leading ladies. all have multiple films and Disney store yields only 3 campus said to have good looking beards. Although these films sequels. Nicole Perlman, items, while searches for other do contain a few female cowriter of the summer characters prove to be much much as their male ones, room for another female hero. characters, they’re only blockbuster “Guardians of the more successful. they’re making a few strides Feige said, “I like the idea if sprinkled in to fill a quota— Galaxy,” has disclosed to the Also missing from an in the right direction. At this we’re going to do a [female the men always far outnumber Huffington Post that a script upcoming film in the Marvel summer’s San Diego Comic lead], do a new one. Do a them. The Avengers have got is in the works for a Black franchise is Janet van Dyne, Con, Marvel announced a new wholly new character, do an Black Widow, the Guardians Widow film, though Marvel also known as Wasp, who was television series about Captain origin story… We’ve talked a of the Galaxy have Gamora, has no plans to produce it any one of the founding members America’s Peggy Carter, aptly lot about [Captain Marvel]. I and most superhero movies in time soon. “I think the Black of the Avengers. Fans were titled “Agent Carter,” set to think that would be very cool.” general have got a serious case Widow movie will definitely disappointed to learn that debut on ABC during the hiatus Although there is some of “Smurfette Syndrome,” (a happen,” Perlman said. “It’s Wasp will already be deceased of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” hope for a female-fronted term that comes from the only definitely something that has during the events of Ant Man, In addition, Marvel movie, those seeking more token female featured in The been on their radar, but it is which will be released in July president Kevin Feige has representation will have to Smurfs, Smurfette). There are a question of them setting up 2015. Angry bloggers took to hinted at the possibility of a remain jilted for now. Marvel numerous other supporting all these different phases.” twitter, dubbing the decision a Captain Marvel standalone is notorious for carefully women present in the Marvel Marvel has planned their films #janetvancrime. film. In a recent press junket, calculating their cinematic Cinematic Universe such as through 2019, though a Black Although Marvel seems he confirmed that while there universe, and hopefully female Maria Hill, Jane Foster, and Widow film is not on the list. to have a hard time plugging were no plans for a Black superheroes will be added to Pepper Potts—but the bottom Not only are female their female characters as Widow film, there might be the equation sooner than later.

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All DESIGN & LAYOUT CO-EDITOR: Rebecca Sprinkel LETTERS TO THE EDITOR submissions to The ‘Burnian PUBLISHER may be edited for length and DESIGN & LAYOUT CO-EDITOR: Aurora Grimmett Letters under 500 words may Edwardsville Intelligencer grammatical clarity at the DESIGN & LAYOUT ASSISTANT: Keragan White be sent to burnian@blackburn. discretion of the editors; however, FACULTY ADVISOR/EDITOR: Professor Natasha Casey edu, or mailed to The ‘Burnian, authors will be contacted if FACULTY ADVISOR/EDITOR: Dr. Karen Dillon 700 College Ave., Carlinville, IL content revisions are necessary. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: Courtney Egner 62626. Academics & Administration Student Life 4 • The ’Burnian [email protected] Sept. 2014 Sept. 2014 [email protected] The ’Burnian • 5 The Freshman 15 Under the Sea: Blackburn’s New Saltwater Lab By Jordyn Smith By Ben Nichols To students in Blackburn’s to the biology department. be seen so far are the two large home. and other marine life including 118 N. West St, Carlinville, IL Freshman year of Phone: (217) 854-2711 science programs, the sound of Peek through the window of ghost crabs (Ocypode quadrata) Future plans for the lab are coral shrimp, anemones, sea college can be amazing—or FIND US ON FACEBOOK! pumps echoing through the halls the office door across from the named appropriately Casper looking extremely promising. stars, and hermit crabs. horrible. Either way, it will be of Olin may be a familiar sound animal lab and one will see a and Goliath. The various After being cleaned of an The saltwater lab here memorable. But what kind of now. Past the animal lab and menagerie of tubing, pumps, specimens living in the lab were algae outbreak that occurred on campus offers many con signmen memories you have will depend nestled within the old office of tanks and boxes. all collected off the Gulf Coast in the tanks over the summer, opportunities for current and t shopp e on the choices you make. And Dr. Crowell is the source of this While the lab is still in the this summer, and show signs of the tanks are almost ready for future students. Students although my year as a freshman was pretty great, we all make noise. The noise is caused by no process of being made a less good health. They are sure to raising coral. According to interested in the field of Marine IN-HOUSE other than the large three tank cluttered place due to recent be playing a role in the biology Dr. Crowell, “We’ll soon be Biology may soon be able to SALES bad choices. So here you go, saltwater system in Blackburn’s work on the tanks, it has now department, and as such they putting some live rock and study basic reef ecosystems and 25% OFF freshies. Enjoy my list of fifteen HOUSEW new saltwater lab. Started by become the home for a few have been pampered to for the snails to eat the algae, and then beach zone life through the lab, 20% OFF ARES things I learned from freshman Dr. Crowell last semester for new arrivals to Blackburn, past few weeks. some small coral polyps to try allowing for valued experience AL PURCHASE year. TOT PHOTO BY JORDYN SMITH the establishment of a new and is soon to be the home for Visitors in the lab may and establish an ecosystem.” that can be carried on to their FOR BLACKBURN STUDENTS 1. You must remember this WHO MENTION THIS AD A new Class of ‘18 banner hanging coral colony, the lab is now many other sea critters. The also notice something about This small reef project may field of study. rule: The best things in life are outside of the Demuzio Campus becoming a huge contribution most impressive creatures to the place different from the become very important in free. It’s true. Especially when Center rest of Olin. The room is the the science department over Author’s Note: I would like it comes to food. people borrow your things. Meet Mark Benedetti same temperature and humidity the next few years, allowing to mention that I have had the 2. Go to class every day, 10. Keep your door open By Deja Bell as one would experience in students interested in a future honor of being able to work on no matter what. If you have a when you’re not studying. It’s a know anything about. I actually the tropics. Mimicking the in marine biology to observe this project with Dr. Crowell, By Tim Morenz Talk to Tim cold, go to class anyway. If you great way to make friends with wrote my dissertation about conditions found around the the complexity and beauty including spending my vacation Greetings and Salutations, DEFECTIVE!!!! It just means don’t, you are literally throwing your floor mates. experimental film to get my ocean and the gulf, this setup is of coral ecosystems. After this summer collecting the Blackburn College Classes of that you need some help, and I away your money. You have a 11. On the contrary, make PhD.” Experimental film perfect for the creatures living the establishment of the reef crab specimens off the coast of 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018! believe that we all need a little five minute walk across campus sure to lock your door when you is filmmaking that is made in the lab to ensure that they systems, there has been talk of Alabama. It is hard to believe that once help now and then, don’t you? at most. Suck it up! And show go to bed. There are creepers in completely outside of the film have a nice and comfortable also including some tropical fish again, a school year is upon us. Counseling Services are up on time! your dorm and in your hallway. industry. It is work that people The days of late nights, rushing located in DCC126 and 133 and 3. Use your B-Book; it’s Lock. The. Door. make entirely on their own, to classes, work, papers, etc. in the Chaplain’s Office, right there for a reason. It helps you 12. It is okay to change somtimes with only two or cascade upon us like a waterfall. next to Clegg Chapel. Our staff organize your calendar and plan roommates…four times. It possibly three people making But in spite of these hectic days includes Rev. Erica Brown, for due dates and tests. might be awkward to bring it the entire film. Often, however, of the fall semester, we find College Chaplain/Pastoral 4. If you weren’t a pizza up, but if there’s a problem, it is just one person and it ourselves earning distinction Counselor (Muffin Monday person before college, you you’ll be so much happier when doesn’t tell stories but uses and merit as one of the finest Maker and Film Buff), Melissa will be now. There are several you do. abstract imagery. work and liberal arts colleges in Jones, Graduate Intern (Major delicious pizza places here in 13. Do not take your phone Along with experimental the nation. Be proud, Beavers, Nerd for all things Cardinals or Carlinville that will come to to class—it’s distracting and films, Benedetti is also fond be proud. ComicCon), Calean Gruening your door with the beloved disrespectful. Twitter can wait. of action films, thrillers and Four those of you who are (the man who could beat a pizza. In fact, avoid using social narrative style films. “I’m PHOTO BY AURORA GRIMMETT 5. If your relatives ask you media altogether. It causes more PHOTO BY DEJA BELL new, Talk to Tim is a regular rock in a staring contest), hoping to develop or sort of Tim Morenz, College Counselor what you want for Christmas, trouble than what it’s worth. Mark Bendetti, the new Professor of column in The ‘Burnian in Chelsea Jacobs (who could be English & Communications revitalize the film club and get which I answer your questions a stand-up comic), Taylor Hess the answer is always quarters 14. Get involved. You’ve a film series started on campus. regarding mental health and everyone deserves an advocate, (Jeopardy Answer Consultant for laundry. You don’t know been told that from the Walking into his office, the That’s definitely a top priority wellness topics. No question is someone to speak up on their and Idea Generator) and Jesse broke until you are shoving beginning, but it’s one of the first thing you would notice is for me outside of classes is to out of bounds; however, I can behalf. Often we provide Medina (The Jedi Master of dimes and nickels into the soda best pieces of advice you could the giant painting of Elvis that get that, sort of, re-going,” said protect your identity should you services to intervene in a Jewell Hall) and myself. We machine to get quarters back. get. It’s the best way to build hangs proudly on his wall, Benedetti. wish to remain confidential. crisis, or for a mental health or would love to meet you! Stop 6. Whatever you’ve up your resume as well as your which he got 10 years ago as He sees the work program You can email your inquiries to substance abuse concern, take by just to say “Hi!” done for the first eighteen reputation around campus. a birthday present. There sits and classroom atmosphere as me at tim.morenz@blackburn. a confidential report of sexual Until next time, BEAVER years of your life to build up 15. Lastly, lots of freshmen Mark Benedetti behind his friendly but still professional What We Can Learn from the Death edu. assault, help a student get NATION! your immune system is now come to college with a desk and to the right of him a and feels very comfortable The purpose of today’s academic accommodations for useless. You will get sick soon boyfriend or girlfriend left if you haven’t already. You back at home or at a different bookshelf filled with books. challenging students as By Katrina Jahn of Robin Williams article is to explore the a verified learning disability, About the author: Tim Benedetti has known he necessary. “I’m really excited question asked by hundreds of provide a “listening ear” when Morenz has been in the mental would be surprised to see how college. If you are one of those wanted to be a college professor about working at Blackburn; asked for help. counselor Tim Morenz. For people: “What is Counseling life becomes difficult or stress health and substance abuse quickly a cold can spread to an freshmen, prepare for breakup. th since 7 grade growing up in I like the small campus Here at Blackburn, most Blackburn students, there are Services? What exactly is piles up. This semester we are field for 23 years and has been entire dorm. It’s just a part of If you haven’t broken it off with the small town of Parkersburg atmosphere. I’m coming from students will get quite anxious plenty of people around like it that you do?” In order offering group programs in licensed in the state of Illinois communal life. your significant other yet, you in West Virginia. “I was in the Indiana University which is with work and class schedules. Morenz, peer counselors or to answer that sufficiently, I meditation for stress reduction, since 1997. He is located in 7. Always take your laundry will by Thanksgiving break. sciences originally; I wanted a giant university and I was Having teachers that notice RA’s who are more than willing thought I would tell you a little gender empowerment, coping DCC 133 and is at extension out of the washer and dryer right It’s inevitable. It’s called the to be an astronomy professor. fine with that but this small when someone is not in class, to listen. There are so many about what we do and then with anxiety and depression, 5759. Email him at tim. away. If you don’t, someone Turkey Dump. My undergraduate degree is in atmosphere is really nice.” it’s difficult to hide and it puts sources of help and every one introduce you to this semester’s and grief and loss. But I must [email protected] When will for you. Frustrating as it These are just a few of the astronomy so I actually changed Benedetti wants to keep more pressure on students of them cares. All it takes is the staff. (It is a pretty cool group if address one concern: USING he grows up, he would like to be is, nobody has time to wait for things I picked up on last year. that direction,” said Benedetti. going on the same path in to attend class and really motivation to find help and the I do say so myself.) COUNSELING DOESN”T either an Iron Chef or the next your load of clothes. As long as you get involved, He started his interest in the his career, keep developing do their work. The growing belief that you can get through Counseling Services is MEAN THAT YOU ARE regeneration of Doctor Who. 8. Wear flip flops in the behave responsibly, and believe English/Communications field new courses and refining the stress that accompanies these it. based upon the mission that CRAZY, BROKEN, OR shower. No exceptions! in personal hygiene, you should more so on the English side courses he already has. His responsibilities is completely 9. Be careful about letting be good to go. when he learned that he loved advice to anyone that wants to normal. Sophomore graphic reading. The communications start on the same career path design major Shelby Holybee Human Resource Development HOURS part came along when he is this, “Starting as early as said, “Don’t put too much Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. started getting interested in you possibly can learning the pressure on yourself. Try to By Katrina Jahn Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. sign up for activities, sports or Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. film. “My favorite genre of field, both the information and By popular demand, of educating. 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By Lindsey Becker the VMAs Although many are quick did include some more serious to criticize MTV’s lack of moments. Before presenting actual music videos, they still the award for best hip hop play host to the Video Music video, rapper Common led Awards every year. The 31st the audience in a moment of annual VMAs took place silence for the protesters in August 24th at the Forum in Ferguson, Missouri. “Hip- Inglewood, California. The hop has always been about host, Saturday Night Live’s truth and it’s been a powerful Jay Pharoah, entertained the instrument of social change. I audience with his impressions want us all to take a moment of various celebrities, including of silence for Mike Brown and Jay-Z and Kanye West. Artists for peace in this country and PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTNEY EGNER leading in nominations the world,” he said. Courtney with the members of Fall Out Boy included Beyonce and Iggy Also making waves in By Courtney Egner Azalea with eight nominations new ways was pop star Miley This summer I had the Meet and greets are a little the opportunity to meet him each and Eminem with seven Cyrus, who used her win for opportunity to meet my different than casually meeting and the rest of the band. I then nominations. video of the year to send an favorite band of 10 years, Fall someone in band. The meet and continued down the table to Starting off the night was important message. The singer Out Boy. I first heard Fall Out greets are organized meetings the other members. They all Ariana Grande’s collaboration took Jesse Helt, a 22 year- Boy when I was 10 years old. where you have to have tickets signed my postcard and said with producer Zedd, “Break old former homeless man, I bought their double platinum and passes. Security and other hello. In reality, the entire Free,” followed by Nicki as her date for the evening. album “From Under the Cork staff are there to facilitate meeting only lasted about one Minaj with her new single Instead of accepting the Tree” and fell in love. The and make sure everything minute. I admit that it was “Anaconda.” The two then award herself, she sent Helt crazy fan girl Courtney that goes smoothly. When it was extremely disappointing. So I came together with Jesse J to up to the stage in her place, everyone knows and loves time for us to meet the band, went through the line a second perform their pop hit “Bang where he delivered a speech started here. They mean so we were guided by their tour time to get my photo with them Bang.” Minaj suffered an addressing the homelessness much to me that I got their manager, who laid down the and this time I had more time obvious wardrobe malfunction problem facing the nation. He most recent logo tattooed on ground rules. The biggest rule to speak with them due to one as she struggled to change dedicated the award to all the my arm last year. was that no one was allowed of the members commenting outfits during the performance. youth in Los Angeles who are So how did I get the to hug the band because it was on one of my tattoos. I got a Despite her troubles, she “starving, lost, and scared.” chance to meet Fall Out Boy? hot and everyone was sweaty. picture with them, and that emerged from the stage and Cyrus has partnered with the One of my really good friends He explained that we would go was that. pushed through her verse while organization My Friend’s Seth had planned on going through the line twice. The first The concert itself was clutching her dress together. Place, which is committed to when we found out about the time was to get autographs and absolutely unreal. Since we Other performances fighting homelessness in the tour last December. Seth had actually greet them and speak were in the venue for our meet included Taylor Swift’s L.A. area. assured me that he would buy with them, the second time and greet before everyone else infectious new jam “Shake it Closing out the evening the cheapest tickets available for a photo. When Fall Out we got to go into the pit area Off,” Sam Smith’s emotional was a powerful sixteen-minute which were lawn seats way Boy came out, we all started before anyone else. We were “Stay With Me,” Usher and performance from Beyoncé. where you cannot see anything. going across the table to each front, slightly off center right Nicki Minaj’s “She Came to She performed a medley of I was not expecting tickets for member. Everyone was given against the barricade. I had Give it to You,” 5 Seconds of hits from her recent self-titled the pit right in front of the a greeting card that the band seen Fall Out Boy four times Summer’s “Amnesia,” Iggy album and afterwards accepted stage, let alone meet and greet would sign for you as you previously and I had never Azelea and Rita Ora’s “Black the Michael Jackson Video passes. Seth surprised me with went through the line. had the opportunity to be that Widow” and Maroon 5’s Vanguard award. “I’m so full,” meet and greet tickets because My turn came up and I close. Even if meeting them “Maps.” she said teary-eyed as she he knew how much it would was shaking uncontrollably. for the limited time that I did Although the night was accepted her award and was mean to me if I got to meet Patrick, the lead singer, was disappointing, the chance full of fun performances and joined by husband Jay-Z and them. I cried for three hours excitedly shook my hand to be front row and see them entertainment, the ceremony daughter Blue Ivy on stage. because I could not believe and signed my postcard as I perform was an experience that it was actually happening. thanked him profusely for just that will never be matched. American Horror Story Gets its Freak On By MIchelle Lee Jessica Lange, aliens, compelling is Murphy and faces tackle the challenge of Nazis, ghosts, racism, Angela Falchuk’s provocative yet new characters every season. Basset, witches and voodoo. To taboo motifs. Previous seasons The largest problem with the average person, that may have extensively covered the show is its continuity. seem like quite the eclectic themes ranging from the still- Murphy and Falchuk always mix. If you’re “American present racism in the South to start each season with a handful Horror Story” writers Ryan corruption within the Catholic of motifs that are alluring Murphy and Brad Falchuk, it Church. While these topics are and even seductive, but by sounds like the perfect recipe not easily stomached, they offer midseason the writers have for an Emmy-winning TV what many television shows to figure out how to tie up all show. don’t: tangible controversy. of the complex storylines and “American Horror Story” “American Horror Story”’s bring their themes full circle is a miniseries that tells strong ensemble cast also within a matter of episodes. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANTHONY QUINTANO a different narrative each makes the show appealing. Usually the end result isn’t The Moonman Statue, given to the winners at the Video Music Awards season. Season 1’s “Murder Award-winning actors such pretty. “Coven”’s season finale House” told the story of a as Jessica Lange, Kathy received much criticism. The it fell flat. sleepy hamlet of Jupiter, family sharing a house with the Bates and Angela Basset have ending of the narrative tried to Hopefully this season will Florida. The year is 1952. A ghosts of the previous tenants. appeared in several seasons neatly wrap up all of the story’s be more promising. “Freak troupe of curiosities has just “Asylum” in Season 2 mixed but the show has boosted the issues into what seemed to Show” is set in the 1950s and arrived to town, coinciding paranormal forces and serial careers of show regulars Evan be an afternoon special with revolves around one of the with the strange emergence killers in a Catholic asylum. Peters and Sarah Paulson. a happy ending. Many fans last remaining freak shows. of a dark entity that savagely Last season, titled “Coven,” Although many of the actors were upset because it didn’t This season is Lange’s fourth threatens the lives of townsfolk involved the centuries-long return for new seasons, their do justice to the dynamic and final season. According to and freaks alike.” feud between witch covens in characters are always fresh characters portrayed by Lange, the teaser trailer, “‘American Season 4’s “Freak Show” New Orleans. with ever-changing narratives. Paulson, Bates and Basset. Horror Story: Freak Show’ is slated to premiere on FX on What makes the show It’s thrilling to see the familiar Despite the writers’ best effort, begins its tale in the quiet, October 8th at 9pm CST. Opinion & Forum Sept. 2014 [email protected] The ’Burnian• 7 Facebook Challenges The Dirty F-Word By Deja Bell Over the last few years on yourself, donate money Facebook challenges have and challenge some of your become the new, trendy friends to do the same. A lot thing to do. Some of the of celebrities and people here challenges were simple, like at Blackburn have done this the Saltine Cracker Challenge challenge (see front page) and where you try to eat 6 saltine have donated to the cause. crackers without anything Freshman communications to drink. Other challenges major Denzel Smith said, are more dangerous, like the “Challenges like the ALS Ice Fire Challenge in which you Bucket Challenge are good for pour flammable liquid on raising awareness but people your skin, set yourself on fire should bring attention to other then put it out as fast as you diseases and disabilities as can. There is also the Space well.” Monkey Challenge where you There aren’t many, if any, purposely try to make yourself other challenges out there pass out. that have gained awareness While people have for something on this large of actually died from attempting a scale. Despite this, people these dangerous challenges, continue to take something and that hasn’t stopped many from twist it into something it was continuing to do them. As long never meant to be, trying to as people continue to submit turn it into a joke because they to their boredom and actively have nothing better to do. In look for their next adrenaline some cases, people are so ready rush, these challenges will to jump on the bandwagon for most likely never stop. “There clearly imbecilic challenges, PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA BREWER are various reasons for the but when a good cause comes A quote on feminism by Beyonce Knowles different challenges. People around all they can do is make By Lindsey Becker will stop coming up with fun of it by dropping small these challenges when social blocks of ice on their head or It’s no secret that I do your hair and wear dresses, is considered ‘feminine’ and media becomes irrelevant,” using other things like fake consider myself a feminist, that’s great! If you don’t want thus inappropriate for men. said sophomore biology major blood, Coca-Cola and rice. and that I have for most of to shave or wear makeup, that’s By breaking through these Jonathan Ezana. People are Raising awareness for my life. In the thick of third great too! There is no set way stereotypes about women and more worried about being a legitimate cause should wave feminism, I’ve noticed that feminists, or even women taking the feminine label off famous on social media than be respected. The problem a trend that I’m beginning to in general, are supposed to of emotionalism, it becomes they are about their own is people would rather pass become concerned about: an look. socially acceptable for men to lives and welfare, so they are out, set themselves on fire or alarming amount of women I Some women think they cry. willing to do anything for their jump in the snow naked than know and women in the media can’t be feminists if they want Starting to see what I 15 seconds even if that means contribute to raising awareness have proudly proclaimed that to be wives or stay-at-home mean here? Feminism isn’t dying. for a good cause. While ALS is they’re not feminists. moms. There’s absolutely about destroying all men and However, not all not the only disease that needs A lot of people are scared nothing wrong with wanting to letting women reign supreme. challenges are hazardous to awareness or money, it shows of the F-word. There are a lot get married and raise children, It’s about taking apart gender people’s lives, health or well- that when put to the test a lot of reasons I hear people give or to even forego a career stereotypes and giving women being. The ALS Ice Bucket of people do what they can to for not considering themselves to do so. Being a feminist is the same opportunities as men. Challenge has a great purpose, contribute. This in turn could feminists, and I think most of about making sure that all It’s about letting people express which is to raise awareness for lead to raised awareness for the time these reasons stem opportunities are open for all their gender in whatever ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral other illnesses, charities and from not understanding what women, whether that means way they want without Sclerosis). Basically, you have research to find cures. feminism really is. pursuing a career or raising social backlash. Most of the to dump a bucket of ice water “I’m not a feminist because I like men!” I like men, too! There are a lot of men in my life that I love and care about deeply. Feminism doesn’t mean that you have to Feminism is about deconstructing hate men. Feminism is about gender roles and reevaluating the power deconstructing gender roles balance between men and women. and reevaluating the power balance between men and women. Another reason I commonly hear is that a woman likes to dress children. Being a wife or a time when I hear someone traditionally feminine. Being mother doesn’t mean that you say they’re not a feminist, a feminist does not mean you can’t be a feminist. I explain these concepts have to burn your bra and not I hear a lot of men to them and they leave the shave your armpits. Feminists rejecting feminism too, even conversation deciding that come in all shapes and sizes, though feminism actually they are a feminist after all. and as a feminist I make it seeks to resolve some of the Do you think women are equal my goal to ensure that women issues men face. “If I cry/show to men? Do you think they and people of all genders can emotion people will call me should be treated as such? If express their gender identity in weak!” This stems from the you answered yes, then you’re whatever way they feel most assumption that all women probably a feminist. comfortable. If you want to are emotional—emotionalism Got somethin’ to say? Send opinion pieces to [email protected] to

PHOTO MADE BY AURORA GRIMMETT see your piece in the next issue! Athletics 8 • The ’Burnian [email protected] Sept. 2014 Morenz Named SLIAC Commissioner The Lowdown on This position as Athletic Director. located in Missouri. She is Year’s Fantasy Football When asked what her biggest waiting to hear about the office By Jon Griffel success as Athletic Director lease. Finally, the NFL season pressure should be taken off of at Blackburn was, Morenz Morenz said her goals has started. Many fans look Gerhart with a much-improved replied, “the physical change for the new Commissioner forward to opening day offense. in the Dawes lobby, policies to position are to transition as with eagerness, wings and Wide Receiver- Brandin help the department be more smoothly as possible. Morenz last minute fantasy football Cooks, New Orleans Saints- efficient, and the successful also states, “stepping into the roster tweaks. While fans and Cooks could be a very recruiting class for this year. position as the fall season fantasy players are chomping productive player in coach The successful recruiting starts means I had a number at the bit, business owners and Gary Payton’s offense. Darren class was the hard work of of projects waiting for me as I managers cringe at the thought. Sproles is gone, and Cooks the coaching staff; they did started. I would like for the St. Fantasy football will cost U.S. could be a better receiving a tremendous job of seeking Louis Intercollegiate Athletic employers roughly $13 billion replacement. He is the perfect out prospective Blackburn Conference to be more visible; dollars this year. Forbes studies flex position player for any students and building there are student-athletes doing show that roughly half of the roster. Look for Cooks in the PHOTO BY AURORA GRIMMETT working male population 8th round and later. Angie Morenz, former head of Athletics at Blackburn will spend 2 or more hours Tight End-Eric Ebron, By Keragan White There are student athletes doing per week at work tinkering Detroit Lions-Ebron is an amazing things on and off the court with their fantasy roster. athletic specimen. He looks Angie Watson Morenz and the general public needs to know recently received the position Also, 5.8 million women like a heavier version of what amazing things happen at the are estimated to be players teammate Calvin Johnson. He of SLIAC commissioner. This NCAA D-III level. will not be Morenz’s first run in fantasy football this year, is an immediate red zone threat Angie Morenz with SLIAC. For her Doctoral which makes up 20% of all due to his size and leaping participants. I will provide all ability. He can operate in the degree (through the United relationships that brought amazing things on and off the of you with potential sleepers middle of the field as well as States Sports Academy), students here. That isn’t my court and the general public and overall fantasy advice for outside the numbers, giving Morenz worked under SLIAC success necessarily, but a needs to know what amazing the upcoming season. him versatility. He has the commissioner Will Wolper, success for the department as things happen at the NCAA Quarterback- Jake Locker, potential to be a top 5 fantasy who she replaced. a whole.” D-III level.” Morenz hopes Tennessee Titans- Locker tight end. Morenz is a 1997 graduate Morenz has been a part to bring the public’s attention got off to a very fast start Kicker- Alex Henery, of Blackburn where she of the Blackburn staff since to the NCAA D-III athletes’ last season even without a Philadelphia Eagles- Henery’s majored in physical education 2006 when she worked in contributions and success. top receiving threat. He can fantasy value is directly linked management. She received Alumni Relations in the Morenz will have the score with his arm or his legs to Chip Kelly’s offense. The her master’s degree from Development Office. In duties of scheduling, running so he provides starter value Eagles should once again have Indiana State University in 2008, she became a faculty championships, NCAA as either a late round pick or one of the highest scoring athletic training and her Ed. member and taught sports compliance information, pre- waiver pickup. Also, Ken offenses in the NFL this season D. in Sports Management- management and physical and post- season meetings, Whisenhunt is the new coach and Henery should be there to Leadership at United States education. Morenz was then administrative meetings in of the Titans and quarterbacks reap the benefits. Sports Academy. Morenz is awarded the job of Athletic the conference and to visit have consistently seen their Defense/Special Teams- well known throughout the Director in 2013. However, institutions and attend games numbers flourish under him. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- campus of Blackburn College she is not ready to leave as the Commissioner of Running Back- Toby Remember when the Bears not only for being the first Blackburn just yet. Morenz is SLIAC. We have not seen Gerhart, Jacksonville Jaguars- had a good defense? Well woman to be awarded 12 trying to move the conference the last of Angie Morenz. Her Gerhart has labored away Lovie Smith was the man who athletic letters, but also because office to Carlinville, even the contributions to Blackburn and behind Adrian Peterson for crafted that defense and now of her tremendous contribution Blackburn campus if possible. the Carlinville community will long enough: free the tank. he is running a Bucs squad to Blackburn through her The headquarters are currently not stop here. Gerhart was a very productive that is deep defensively. The player at Stanford, and he has defense has multiple high proven the ability to grind for round picks that have shown Have a passion for sports? An opinion about tough yards. Gus Bradley, flashes of being great and the athletics? We want to hear about it! Cover a game coach of the Jaguars, has offense should be capable of or give the campus some commentary and submit shown a heavy reliance on the keeping the defense out of a running game, and some of the rough starting field position. your piece to [email protected]. Faith on the Field: FCA at Blackburn By Jordyn Smith The Fellowship of Through prayer, Krause was the challenge and adventure Christian Athletes, or FCA able to realize that she could of receiving Jesus Christ as for short, is a new club on use her talents and abilities Savior and Lord, serving Him campus that has some students from coaching to face the in their relationships and in the buzzing. Under the leadership challenge of starting FCA. She fellowship of the church.” of Physical Education also discussed her thoughts If you are interested in Professor Tena Krause and with several Blackburn FCA’s mission, you do not the student leadership of Chris athletes who had participated have to be a coach or athlete to Davis, Alexis Richie, Tyler in FCA in high school and join. All are welcome. The club Gosnell, Mary Chamberlain, seemed excited to get the club meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Jared Jones and Jamie Moore, started here at Blackburn. the first and third Thursdays of the club managed to spark The club will focus on each month in the ADR, which the interest of 48 students serving local communities is right across from the Dining so far who signed up at the by equipping, empowering Hall. community fair. and encouraging people to The club leaders are really Krause decided to lead make a difference for Christ. impressed with the amount of the club because of her past According to Krause, “FCA’s interest in FCA so far. “It’s experiences with FCA as a vision is to see the world a good way to gauge how college athlete and student. impacted for Jesus Christ students feel about a Christian She has coached at the college through the influence of group on campus that’s level for over 25 years, and coaches and athletes.” She led by athletes,” remarked believes the experience as adds, “FCA’s mission is to senior History major Mary leader of FCA will help her to present to coaches and athletes, Chamberlain. “It should be PHOTO BY LEANDRO QUEIROZ A quick Instagram selfie of the Men’s Soccer team on their way to stay connected with athletes. and all whom they influence, really fun.” an away game